A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2372738 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374125 epoch_slot_no: 19725 block_no: 2372627 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1807 time: 2019-03-27 11:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97aba75a3e838239d82773dd82d56da5f03e4177aba45a525ec95df2023da795Block Operator
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